Stretch of Washington Pike to close

Road construction crews will close a stretch of Washington Pike in Corryton to replace and upgrade an existing culvert, according to a county release.

The closure, beginning at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow, will be on Washington Pike immediately east of Corryton Road. Traffic will detour approximately 4.5 miles via Washington Pike to Corryton Road to Emory Road.

All construction is scheduled to conclude by Aug. 11, which is the first day of school for Knox County students